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May
12
Sun
Yair Dalal & Dror Sinai in Concert @ Congregation Shir Tikvah
May 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Yair Dalal & Dror Sinai in Concert

Eric Stern Music and Michelle Alany present an intimate evening with Israeli international artist, composer, violinist, oud player, and singer YAIR DALAL. Joining Dalal is percussionist DROR SINAI. This is a rare opportunity to hear Dalal in an intimate setting. This event is co-sponsored by Congregation Shir Tikvah of Portland.

About YAIR DALAL: Dalal’s family came to Israel from Baghdad and his Iraqi roots are embedded in his musical work. Much of Dalals work reflects his extensive musical skills in both classical-European, Jazz and Arabic music and also reflects a strong affinity he has for the desert and its inhabitants. Over the last decades he has put out 14 albums, covering wide and varied cultural territory, and authentically representing Israeli, Jewish and Middle Eastern cultures. Dalal has won several Israeli and international awards acknowledging his music and his contribution to Israeli music. https://www.yairdalal.com/

About DROR SINAI: Dror Sinai is an international performer, educator, leader, Healer and Energy facilitator. Percussion of the World, founding member of the World Music Committee for the Percussive Art Society. Presents lectures, clinics, retreats, workshops and residencies to diverse audience including schools, universities and Jewish communities.

Dror also leads Mugical Morocco Tours
www.DrorSinai.com, www.Mugical-Morocco.com

Guest artists, featuring Michelle Alany & Eric Stern will play a short opening set.

Special workshop with Yair Dalal and Dror Sinai tba.

Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door.
Congregation Shir Tikvah (Bridgeport Community Church)
https://yairdalaldrorsinaiinconcert.brownpapertickets.com/

May
14
Tue
Mah Jongg for Beginners @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Learn to play this ancient game. It will give your mind a workout!
Tuesday Mornings
April 16 – May 14
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, CG301
Cost: $100. Members: $85.

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Mah Jongg for Intermediate Players

Take your game to the next level!
Tuesday Afternoons
April 16 – May 14
1:30 – 3:30 pm, CG302
Cost: $100. Members: $85.

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

May
15
Wed
GET THE WORD @ Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
May 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us on a public tour with Bruce Guenther, Adjunct Curator for Special Exhibitions, as he takes you around Mel Bochner – ENOUGH SAID. This exhibition explores language as image and idea through Bochner’s long-held interest in complex printmaking techniques.

9th Annual Spaghetti Dinner @ B'nai B'rith Camp
May 15 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Support BB Day Camp Lincoln City – Food, Fun, and Fundraising for a great cause!

B’nai B’rith Camp – Across from KOA on Devil’s Lake near Lincoln City.

5:00 pm Camp Tour
6:00 pm Dinner

Tickets: $10/ person – get your tickets at http://bbcamp.org/spaghetti-dinner/

 

Israeli Dancing @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a fun, introductory Israeli dance class. All levels welcome.
Six people needed.
Wednesdays
March 27 – June 26
No class 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/22 due to holidays
7:00 – 8:00 pm, CG300
Cost: $100 Members + Guests

Register: oregonjcc.org/registration

May
16
Thu
Memoir Writing Workshop @ Mittleman Jewish Community Center
May 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Mark Twain said it best when he said, “no one has an uninteresting life!” This workshop is an opportunity to explore your life and write your stories. Dorothy Dworkin, an experienced author, columnist and writing coach, will offer prompts and suggestions to get you started on writing your stories. She will help you organize your memoir with noncritical feedback from your fellow writers and from her years of experience facilitating the writing process. No experience necessary, only a desire to share your experiences with family, friends and fellow “memoirists.” Class size is limited to 12.
Thursdays
May 2 – 30
11:00 am – 12:30 pm, CG306
Cost: $50.

Register at oregonjcc.org/registration

Yad b’Yad @ Rose Schnitzer Manor, CSP
May 16 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Seniors and young families enjoy an inter-generational celebration of stories and songs each Thursday.

Join Kim Schneiderman for this weekly inter-generational story hour for young families with music, PJ Library books, and the residents of Cedar Sinai Park.

Bible Class with Rabbi Isaak @ Congregation Neveh Shalom
May 16 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Come study and discuss the Bible with Rabbi Isaak at Neveh Shalom.

Citizen 100 with Shoshana Gugenheim Kedem and Jordan Rosenblum @ Congregation Shir Tikvah
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

What does citizenship mean to you? What is the nature of belonging today?

Explore the 100-question naturalization exam administered by the US government and collectively rewrite the text for a forthcoming exhibition.

Light refreshments served.